B2adjectiveformalhealthscience
US/eɪˈtɪp.ɪ.kəl/
UK/eɪˈtɪp.ɪ.kəl/
not usual or normal for a particular type of person, thing or situation
In context
It was an atypical day for Hanoi: sunny and cool in July.
Doctors noticed some atypical symptoms and ordered more tests.
Her quiet reaction was atypical of someone who usually loves to argue.
Words that go with atypical
adjective + noun
- atypical symptomsOlder patients often show atypical symptoms of a heart attack.
- atypical caseThis is an atypical case, so we need a specialist's opinion.
- atypical pneumoniaIn 2003, SARS was first described as an atypical pneumonia.
- atypical behaviorParents should talk to a doctor about any atypical behavior in young children.
adjective + preposition
- atypical ofSuch rudeness is atypical of him; he must be very stressed.
adverb + adjective
- highly atypicalSnow in this part of the country is highly atypical.